Armed robber strikes at Fleetwood store

An armed robber escaped with cash from a convenience store in Fleetwood.
At 8pm on Friday January 19, a man entered the One Stop shop on Lord Street.
He was carrying what is believed to be a handgun and stole about £100 in cash after threatening staff.
The robber then made his escape, leaving staff shaken but unharmed.
The offender is described as a white male, in his 30s, with a ginger beard and large nose. He was wearing dark clothing.
Detective Inspector Alisa Wilson of Blackpool CID, said: “This must have been a truly terrifying ordeal for the staff members involved.
“Luckily nobody was... read more

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